Bananas

Here at BA everybody has their favorite banana bread recipe. We made every one—14 to be exact—until we came up with a collective favorite. Dark brown sugar is key and a dollop of mascarpone makes for superior tenderness.

This tropical fruit can be as sweet as honey, depending on the kind and how ripe it is. Like most bananas, the Cavendish variety—the most widely available—is picked green and ripens off the bush. HOW TO BUY Look for plump bananas that are evenly colored and without blemishes, which show signs of bruising. Brown specks... View Article